Posts Tagged ‘Giving’

‘Holiness is in right action and in defense of others who cannot help themselves.’ The Kingdom of Heaven – The Movie

When we use the word holiness we could be mistaken to only think of cathedrals, white clothing, religious ceremonies, monasteries, austerity, confinement, abstinence, and so much more.

And yet I would like to enlighten you by expanding your thinking when it comes to the term holiness.

By way of definition holiness is the quality of being holy. It speaks of purity and Godliness. The word holy is also related to the word whole. So when we think of holiness it refers to wholeness, and that holiness is to be an all encompassing part of our whole life.

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I was talking to my best friend last night and began asking them some deep questions.

The first question I asked was, ‘What do you think you have been called to do in your lifetime?’ Finding it hard to answer this, there was a deafening silence that pervaded the atmosphere.

I then asked, ‘For what purpose have you been born for?’ Again no answer, accompanied by a puzzled facial expression.

I was determined to help them to unveil the answers to these tough questions, so I continued with, ‘What gets you mad? What gets you fired up?’ Once again they were unable to verbalize their true feelings.

So with a final ditch I asked the question that clinched the deal. ‘What would you do if you had twelve million dollars?’

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By living a generous life, you are in fact giving two gifts every time that you give one to another who may be less fortunate than yourself. For the gift you give is the gift you receive.

Let me explain.

Every time someone chooses to give, something happens on the inside. It’s as if a spark of life is ignited within. Simultaneously, it’s as if a gift has been deposited into the depths of your very own heart. And particularly, if you have no expectation of a return, nor a thank you – nothing – it makes the whole experience just that much more richer.

For every gift you give, so that others live, you will receive the gift of life. And that is why a giver will always be a longer liver.

The reason is quite simple. The principle of giving is guided by a universal law. That universal law is the law of sowing and reaping. It clearly states that as you sow, so shall you reap.

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‘Actually, I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally. I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I’ve found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.’ – Apostle Paul

In the pursuit of happiness many believe that an abundance of money will cure all ills.  But is has been my observation that wealth without a plan to use it for the betterment of others, other than yourself, can develop into a cancer that will ultimately consume and destroy you.

I have dined and lived amongst millionaires, and I have slept on the dirt floor of a village hut. And it is my conclusion that it is possible to at times have greater peace and happiness in a hut than in a mansion.

Wealth is comparative, and it is foolish to compare what you have or don’t have with another. Compared to Bill Gates I am poor. Compared to the refugee I am a billionaire.

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When it comes to giving, if you can’t give of your best then refrain from giving.

Throughout the years I have been the recipient of some wonderful acts of generosity, but then there have been some occasions where I have been on the back end of some ordinary giving.

If you’re led to give your car away to another, then polish it, clean it, do some repairs to it, and make sure that it’s in perfect working order.

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